LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE LPN

Description

Summary :

The Licensed Practical Nurse is responsible for the delivery of safe, quality patient care and services under the direction of Registered Nurse.

The LPN is also a member of a designated care team and collaborates with team members in achieving goals. The LPN is cognizant of the philosophy, standards, objectives and policies of the Department and the Organization.

Requirements :

• Demonstrates competency in performing treatments and procedures.
• Assists in achieving patients respiratory needs : Aerosol and inhalation treatments, encourages coughing and deep breathing
• Performs oral and endotracheal suctioning
• Performs therapeutic procedures and treatments :
• Inserts and removes Foley catheters
• Performs EKGs
• Phlebotomy for blood collection
• Insert IV and maintains line
• Assists patient with and reinforces use of therapeutic equipment (i.e., incentive spirometer, hot and cold packs)
• Performs patient prep
• Prepares & administers medication and observes patients' response
• Demonstrates knowledge of action, dosage and side effects of medications.
• Demonstrates ability to safely administer any medication allowed by N.Y. State law and in accordance with the organizations policies and procedures.
• Obtains and records : Vital Signs, Height and Weight, Head Circumference
• Collects specimens and documents

Qualifications

• Certificate of completion from a practical nurse course of study required
• Minimum 1-2 years of experience working within an ambulatory setting preferred.
• Demonstrated clinical, communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated ability to perform venipuncture and administer medications including immunizations.
• Demonstrated basic computer skills including typing.
• Bi-lingual Spanish preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to organize care and activities of multiple patients.
• Current New York State LPN license and registration.
• Current BCLS, Infection Control Child Abuse Certificates required.

The Institute for Family offers a generous, comprehensive, and competitive range of benefits and perks with the best employers in New York to our staff.

Employees have the ability to choose which plan is the best for them and their families at every stage of life.

Health Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your eligible family members.

Time-Off

Generous paid sick, vacation, and personal time.

Employer-Sponsored Retirement Plan

The Institute for Family Health contributes to a dedicated account for your retirement.

Voluntary Employee Retirement Plan

Save your own money for retirement on a pre-tax or Roth (post-tax) basis, and select from a range of investment options.

Life Insurance

An employer-sponsored plan for you, and access to additional voluntary coverage for you and your eligible dependents.

Short & Long-Term Disability

Income protection to support you in the event of an illness or injury.

Flexible Spending Accounts

Health Care and Dependent Care flexible spending accounts help you save tax-free to pay for eligible expenses throughout the year.

Tuition Assistance and Reimbursement

Financial assistance for work-related courses, degree programs, and certificate programs